Shri Durga Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional song that praises Goddess Durga. It is a very popular song, and many Hindus chant it daily to obtain the grace of the goddess. The word Chalisa is derived from the Hindi word “chaalis” which means forty. The devotional song contains 40 verses praising Goddess Durga; hence, it is called Durga Chalisa.
Who is Goddess Durga?
Goddess Durga is a major Hindu goddess who killed the demon Mahishasura. The demon had obtained a boon from Lord Brahma that he would only be killed by a woman. After obtaining the boon, he started harassing humans and gods. Therefore, the Hindu trinity, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, combined their powers and gave a physical form to their divine energy. Thus, Goddess Durga was born, who killed Mahishasura.
Who Wrote Shri Durga Chalisa?
The composer of Durga Chalisa is Devidas. It is not clear whether it is the real name or the pen name of the composer. There is not much information available.
Shri Durga Chalisa Lyrics in Hindi:
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी॥
निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला। नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे। दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥1॥
तुम संसार शक्ति लै कीना। पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥
अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला। तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥
प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी। तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें। ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥2॥
रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा। दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥
धरयो रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा। परगट भई फाड़कर खम्बा॥
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो। हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं। श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥3॥
क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा। दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी। महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥
मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता। भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी। छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥4॥
केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी। लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥
कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजै ।जाको देख काल डर भाजै॥
सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला। जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत। तिहुँलोक में डंका बाजत॥5॥
शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी। जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥
रूप कराल कालिका धारा। सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥
परी गाढ़ सन्तन र जब जब। भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥6॥
अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका। तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तुम्हें सदा पूजें नरनारी॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें। दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई। जन्ममरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥7॥
जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो। काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को। काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥
शक्ति रूप का मरम न पायो। शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥8॥
शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी। जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा। दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो। तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें। मोह मदादिक सब बिनशावें॥9॥
शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी। सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला। ऋद्धिसिद्धि दै करहु निहाला॥
जब लगि जिऊँ दया फल पाऊँ । तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊँ ॥
श्री दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै। सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥10॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी। कहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥
Shri Durga Chalisa Lyrics in English with Meaning:
Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani | Namo Namo Durge Dukh Harani |1|
I bow to you, O Goddess Durga, the bestower of all happiness! I bow to you, O Goddess Amba, Who ends all miseries.
Niraakar Hai Jyoti Tumhaari | Tihun Lok Phaili Ujayaari |2|
The radiance of your light is limitless and pervading and all three realms (Earth, Heaven, and the Netherworld) are enlightened by you.
Shashi Lalaat Mukh Mahavishaalaa | Netra Laal Bhrikutee Vikaraalaa |3|
Your Visage is like the moon, and your face is very huge. Your eyes are red with frightening brows.
Roop Maatu Ko Adhik Suhaave | Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukh Paave |4|
O Mother! Your darshan is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures the welfare of the devout.
Tum Sansaar Shakti Lai Kinaa | Paalan Hetu Anna Dhan Dinaa |5|
All the powers of the world repose in you and it is you who provide food and money for the world’s survival.
Annapurnaa Hui Jag Palaa | Tum Hi Aadi Sundari Baalaa |6|
Like the feeding mother Annapurna, you nurture the whole universe and you are the one who appears like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty).
Pralaya Kaal Sab Naashan Haari | Tum Gauri Shiv-Shankar Pyaari |7|
At the time of Dissolution, it is you, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the beloved consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvathi).
Shiv Yogi Tumharein Gun Gaaven | Brahma Vishnu Tumhen Nit Dhyaaven |8|
Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise. Brahma, Vishnu, and all other Gods ever meditate on you.
Roop Saraswati Ko Tum Dhaara | De Subuddhi Rishi Munin Ubaara |9|
You also appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati and grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their welfare.
Dharyo Roop Narsimha Ko Ambaa | Pragat Bhayin Phaad Kar Khamba |10|
O, Mother Amba, it was you who appeared in the form of Narasimha, sundering the pillar.
Rakshaa Kari Prahlaad Bachaayo | Hiranyaaksh Ko Swarga Pathaayo |11|
You saved Prahlada and sent Hiranyakashyap to Heaven (as he was killed by your hands).
Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Maahin | Shree Naraayan Anga Samaahin |12|
In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in this world and repose by the side of Shree-Narayan.
Ksheersindhu Mein Karat Vilaasaa | Dayasindhu Deejai Man Aasa |13|
Dwelling on the Sea of milk, O Goddess, with Lord Vishnu, please fulfill my desires.
Hingalaaj Mein Tumhin Bhavaani | Mahimaa Amit Na Jaat Bakhaani |14|
O Bhavani, the famous goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but you. Illimitable is your glory, defying description.
Maatangi Aru Dhoomaavati Maataa | Bhuvaneshwari Bagalaa Sukhadaataa |15|
You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is you who appear as Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.
Shree Bhairav Taaraa Jag Taarini | Chhinna Bhala Bhava Dukkha Nivaarani |16|
It is you who redeems the world, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi, Taradevi, and Chhinnamasta Devi, and ends its sorrows.
Kehari Vaahan Soh Bhavaani | Laangur Veer Chalat Agavaani |17|
Reposing Gracefully upon your vehicle of Lion. O Goddess Bhavani, you are welcomed by the brave Lord Hanuman.
Kar Mein Khappar Khadag Viraajai | Jaako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhaaje |18|
When you appear in the form of Goddess Kali with a sword in one hand and a cupel in the other, even time flees in panic.
Sohai Astra Aur Trishulaa | Jaate Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola |19|
Beholding you well-armed, with a Trident in your hand, the enemy’s heart aches with the sting of fear.
Nagarkot Mein Tumhin Viraajat | Tihun Lok Mein Dankaa Baajat |20|
You also repose in the form of the Devi at Nagarkot in Kangara. Thus, all three realms shudder in the might of your glory.
Shumbha Nishumbha Daanav Tum Maare | Raktabeeja Shankhan Samhaare |21|
You slayed the demons like Shumbha and Nishumbha and massacred a thousand forms of the dreaded demon Raktabeeja.
Mahishaasur Nripa Ati Abhimaani | Jehi Agha Bhaar Mahi Akulaani |22|
When the earth was severely distressed bearing the load of the sins of the arrogant Mahishasura.
Roop Karaal Kaalikaa Dhaara | Sen Sahit Tum Tihi Samhaaraa |23|
You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kalika and massacred him along with his army.
Pari Gaadh Santan Par Jab Jab | Bhayi Sahaaya Maatu Tum Tab Tab |24|
Thus, whenever the noble saints were distressed, it is you, O Mother, who came to their rescue.
Amarpuni Aru Baasava Lokaa | Tab Mahirnaa Sab Rahein Ashokaa |25|
All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain sorrowless and happy by your grace, O Goddess!
Jwaalaa Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhaari | Tumhen Sadaa Poojen Naranaari |26|
The flame that burns at Shree Jwala ji is yours. All men and women ever worship you, O Mother!
Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gaavein | Dukh Daaridra Nikat Nahin Aave |27|
He who sings your glory with the devotion of love and sincerity remains beyond the reach of grief and poverty.
Dhyaave Tumhein Jo Nar Man Laayi | Janma-Maran Taako Chhut Jaayi |28|
He who meditates upon your form with concentration goes beyond the cycle of births and deaths.
Jogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukaari | Yog Na Ho Bin Shakti Tumhaari |29|
All the yogis, gods, and sages openly declare that without your favor, one can’t establish communication with God.
Shankar Aachaaraj Tap Keeno | Kaam Aru Krodha Jeeti Sab Leeno |30|
Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance called Acharaj, and by the virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desires.
Nishidin Dhyaan Dharo Shankar Ko | Kaahu Kaal Nahin Sumiro Tum Ko |31|
He ever worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment concentrated his mind on you.
Shakti Roop Kaa Maram Naa Paayo | Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachhitaayo |32|
Since he did not realize your immense glory, his all powers waned and the repented hitherto.
Sharanaagat Hui Keerti Bakhaani | Jai Jai Jai Jagdamb Bhavaani |33|
Then, he sought refuge in you, chanted your glory, and hailed you, O Jagdamba Bhavani.
Bhayi Prasanna Aadi Jagadambaa | Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilambaa |34|
Then, O Primal Goddesses Jagdamba, you were propitiated and in no time, you bestowed him with his lost powers.
Moko Maatu Kashta Ati Ghero | Tum Bin Kaun Harai Dukh Mero |35|
O Mother! Severe afflictions distress me. Who other than you can remove my sorrows?
Aasha Trishnaa Nipat Sataavein | Moha Madaadik Sab Binashavein |36|
Hopes and longings ever torture me. All sorts of passions and lust torment my heart ever.
Shatru Naash Keejai Mahaaraani | Sumiroun ikachita Tumhein Bhavaani |37|
Destroy my enemies, O Great Queen, I remember you single-mindedly, O Bhavani.
Karo Kripa Hey Maatu Dayaalaa | Riddhi-Siddhi Dai Karahu Nihaalaa |38|
O, merciful Mother! Show me your favor and make me feel happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers.
Jab Lagi Jiyoon Dayaa Phal Paaoon | Tumharo Yash Main Sadaa Sunaaoon |39|
O Mother! May I be the receptacle of your grace as long as I live, ever recounting the feats of your glory to all.
Shri Durgaa Chaalisaa Jo Koi Gaavai | Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pavai |40|
Whoever sings this Durga Chalisa, shall ever enjoy all sorts of pleasures and shall attain the highest state in the end.
Devidaas Sharan Nij Jaani | Kahu Kripa Jagdamba Bhavaani||
Deeming ‘Devidas’ to have sought your shelter, O Mother of the world, Bhavani, grant me your favor!
Benefits of chanting Shri Durga Chalisa Daily:
1. Helps get rid of enemies.
2. Increases spiritual energy.
3. Keeps you calm.
4. Removes negativity.
5. Solves problems in life.
6. Brings upon the grace of Goddess Durga.
7. Fulfills your wishes.
8. Reduces unnecessary worrying.
What is the Best Time to Read It?
The best time to read Shri Durga Chalisa is in the morning after a bath. Reading it during Navratri is more beneficial.
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